Interest rates may be one of the most discussed and least understood area of economics in Australia. Our Chief Economist and Senior Economist discuss the whats and whys of Reserve Bank policy and how interest rates really effect people and the broader economy.Contributors: Richard Denniss - @RDNS_TAI Matt Grudnoff - @MattGrudnoff Ebony Bennett - @ebony_bennett. Produced by Jennifer Macey - @jennifermaceyFind us on Twitter/Facebook.You can subscribe to The Australia Institute's podcast series Follow The Money on iTunes. Each episode busts some economic myths, interprets econobabble and helps you sound really smart at your next dinner party.

Can Australia live without coal? Episode 7 of Follow the Money looks at the economics of coal and how a moratorium on new mines would help stop the boom and inevitable bust cycle, and instead create a smooth transition to a low carbon future. Contributors: Richard Denniss - @RDNS_TAI Rod Campbell - @R_o_d_C Ebony Bennett - @ebony_bennett. Produced by Jennifer Macey - @jennifermaceyFind us on Twitter/Facebook.See The Australia Institute's recent report on a coal moratorium - Never gonna dig you upYou can subscribe to The Australia Institute's podcast series Follow The Money on iTunes. Each episode busts some economic myths, interprets econobabble and helps you sound really smart at your next dinner party.

In episode 6, we tackle the perennial favourite of politicians in an election year - income tax cuts. Do personal income tax cuts really lead to economic growth and job creation? Does more money in the wallet increase incentives and make people work harder? We put those claims to the test. Contributors: Richard Denniss - @RDNS_TAI Matt Grudnoff - @mattgrudnoff Ebony Bennett - @ebony_bennett. Produced by Jennifer Macey - @jennifermacey Find us on Twitter/Facebook. Matt Grudnoff's latest report on Income Tax Cuts - Good economics or populism? You can subscribe to The Australia Institute's podcast series Follow The Money on iTunes. Each episode busts some economic myths, interprets econobabble and helps you sound really smart at your next dinner party.

The Australia Institute's podcast series, Follow the Money, this week takes on Company Tax. What is it? How much does it raise? Who pays it? Who is saying that we should cut it, and 'cui bono' - who benefits?Contributors:Richard Denniss - @RDNS_TAI Dave Richardson - not on twitter!Ebony Bennett - @ebony_bennettProduced by Jennifer Macey - @jennifermaceyFind us on Twitter/Facebook.Recent reports by Dave Richardson on Company Tax:Cutting the Company Tax rate - Why would you?Company Tax: What the evidence showsYou can subscribe to The Australia Institute's podcast series Follow The Money on iTunes. Each episode busts some economic myths, interprets econobabble and helps you sound really smart at your next dinner party.

Episode four of Follow The Money is a special edition - In conversation with Richard Denniss about the subject and title of his new book: Econobabble.So what is econobabble? Ebony Bennett talks to Richard Denniss about why we shouldn't be afraid of upsetting 'the markets' and how you can call commentators on their bullsh*t. If you haven't read Richard's essay 'Of Clowns and Treasurers' in The Monthly, you really should. ‘Our world abounds with businesspeople and politicians spouting arguments that sound like economics, but aren’t. If you fear you’ve been taken in – or have just had your doubts – [Econobabble] is the book to set things straight. It is the best guide you'll find to the literal non-sense that usually passes for economic debate in this country.’ —Ross GittinsYou can subscribe to Follow The Money on iTunes. Contributors:Richard Denniss @RDNS_TAI Ebony Bennett @ebony_bennettFind us on Twitter/Facebook. Where to get Econobabble:Redback BooksAmazon/iBooks/Google Play/KoboFollow The Money, The Australia Institute explains the economy in plain English. We'll bust some economic myths, interpret econobabble and help you sound really smart at your next dinner party.

Episode three of The Australia Institute's exciting new podcast series Follow The Money looks at Negative Gearing.You can subscribe to Follow The Money on iTunes. Contributors:Matt Grudnoff @MattGrudnoffCameron Amos @CamAmos_ Frank Keany @FJKeanyFind us on Twitter/Facebook. More on Negative Gearing - recent papers from The Australia Institute:Top Gears: How negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount benefit drive up house pricesWho’s getting negative? The benefits of negative gearing by federal electorateTax Concessions by AgeFollow The Money, The Australia Institute explains the economy in plain English. We'll bust some economic myths, interpret econobabble and help you sound really smart at your next dinner party.

The second episode of The Australia Institute's exciting new podcast series Follow The Money looks at Australia's superannuation system.You can subscribe to Follow The Money on iTunes. Contributors:Richard Denniss @RDNS_TAIMatt Grudnoff @MattGrudnoffFrancis Keaney @FJKeanyFind us on Twitter/Facebook.More on Super - recent papers from The Australia Institute:A Super Waste of MoneyTax Concessions by AgePensions and Superannuation: The need for changeIn Follow The Money, The Australia Institute explains the economy in plain English. We'll bust some economic myths, interpret econobabble and help you sound really smart at your next dinner party.

The first episode of The Australia Institute's exciting new podcast series Follow The Money looks at the economics behind Australia's mining boom.You can subscribe to Follow The Money on iTunes. Contributors:Richard Denniss Rod CampbellFrancis KeaneyFind us on Twitter/Facebook.In Follow The Money, The Australia Institute explains the economy in plain English. We'll bust some economic myths, interpret econobabble and help you sound really smart at your next dinner party.

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